Helping Victorians breathe and sleep easy - A New Centre of Excellence in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine

A is for the millions of Australians who are affected by respiratory and sleep disorders every day.

With your support we will build a life-changing Centre of Excellence in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, improving quality of life and health outcomes for Victorians who struggle to breathe and sleep.

The new Centre of Excellence in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine will bring together the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Austin Health and the Institute of Breathing and Sleep (IBAS), to create a world-class centre.

"Chronic lung disease is a leading cause of death and disability in Australia, and is one of the most common reasons for emergency hospital admissions." Professor Christine McDonald.

Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing is abnormal during sleep. There are two main forms of sleep apnea: obstructive and central. For obstructive sleep apnea, breathing is reduced because the airway...

Each year in Australia 260 people sustain a SCI, with over half losing full function in their arms and legs (quadriplegia). In addition to the primary disability, there is a very high rate of Obstructive...